10-14-2018, 02:07 AM | #46 | |
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10-14-2018, 10:01 AM | #47 | |
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I'm better off with the Nintendo mini, though it's missing my favorite Nintendo games (Mappyland, Adventures of Lolo, and Kickle Cubicle). I was all set to buy it at $60 but balked when I realized I'd need a separate controller, since the one it comes with has an absurdly short wire, and I'm cheap. |
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10-14-2018, 10:11 AM | #48 |
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QVC has the 2018 eight-inch Fire Tablet on sale today only for $60, or $100 for two.
It comes with vouchers for a customizable case and app offers, including two Audible books (not clear if the Audible offer is for new members only). Price can be divided into six payments; returnable until January 31, 2019. |
10-14-2018, 11:18 AM | #49 |
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This, I don't know. I have several Raspberry Pi's that I use for various tasks (UrBackup server, Nextcloud server, Calibre server, etc.) but I have never tried installing RetroPie, since I'm not really into games. I just know it exists, but haven't personally used it.
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10-15-2018, 10:33 AM | #50 | |
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Sears, the store that changed America, declares bankruptcy
It'll be interesting to see how Sears and Kmart handle Black Friday this year. Oh, and now would be a good time to use any gift cards or rewards points you might have. Quote:
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10-17-2018, 11:27 AM | #51 | |
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When to expect Black Friday ads to leak this year
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10-17-2018, 02:23 PM | #52 |
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Does anyone know if Amazon is upgrading its 10-inch Fire tablet anytime soon? The 7- and 8-inch ones are new for 2018, but I haven't seen anything about the 10-inch. I'm toying with the idea of trading in my 2017 8-inch for a 10-inch.
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10-17-2018, 08:12 PM | #53 | |
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Currently, the HD8 is the only Fire getting a yearly upgrade. |
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10-17-2018, 08:33 PM | #54 | |
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But if the 10-inch isn't getting an upgrade, maybe that makes it more likely to have a great price on Black Friday. Hmm. |
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10-17-2018, 08:49 PM | #55 |
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I'm fairly certain there'll be some great deals on the Fire Tabs. Last year, the HD10 (current model) went as low as $85 at Target.
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10-17-2018, 08:53 PM | #56 |
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10-17-2018, 08:54 PM | #57 |
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Western Digital drives are often on special at Best Buy, New Egg and even Western Digital. Remember to back up your data off site as well. Ebooks fit nicely at your sister's house on a flash drive.
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10-18-2018, 12:20 AM | #58 |
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My remote backup setup is below. You might get some good prices on the components on Black Friday (on the hard disk especially - the most expensive part).
https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspb...s=raspberry+pi https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Pi-...+official+case https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-micro...words=micro+sd https://www.amazon.com/Red-4TB-NAS-H...igital+red+4tb https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Encl...nclosure&psc=1 https://www.urbackup.org/ Setup Raspberry Pi to boot off of hard disk, then you don't need the microSD card after initial setup. Encrypt hard drive. Install free UrBackup software server. Setup SSH access into Pi. Give to a friend and have them connect it on the LAN side of their router, and set up port forwarding for your SSH connection. Safe, secure, cheap, totally automated remote backup. I disconnected the LED light in the drive enclosure so there are no obtrusive lights. And I turned off the cooling fan so the setup is absolutely silent as well no lights. The fan is not needed because the WD Red drives run so cool and quiet normally, and they are vibration free with a longer warranty - all reasons why I use the Red drives instead of the cheaper Blue drives. |
10-18-2018, 12:43 AM | #59 | |
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10-18-2018, 11:42 AM | #60 |
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You never know TM, this could be the solution to all back-up problems should the electrical grid fail.
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